News
Scott Helman Creating Mural, Releasing Song About Climate Crisis
Scott Helman Creating Mural, Releasing Song About Climate Crisis Scott Helman — photo via Warner Music CanadaToronto pop singer Scott Helman will be creating a wall mural installation and releasing a song to raise awareness about the ongoing climate crisis. The "Bungalow" and "PDA" singer will be creating the mural Nov. 21 at an undisclosed location in…
Neil Young Crazy Horse Flannel Shirt Sales To Support Wild Horses
Neil Young Crazy Horse Flannel Shirt Sales To Support Wild Horses Neil Young in a Live Wild Stay Free flannel — photo via Neil Young ArchiveNeil Young's new Colorado album with backing band Crazy Horse is being used as a catalyst for the musician to help some wild horses. Considered by many to be the godfather of grunge music, the frequently flannel-clad…
Tracey Ullman, Ron Sexsmith, Sloan and More Set for Andy Kim Christmas Show
Tracey Ullman, Ron Sexsmith, Sloan and More Set for Andy Kim Christmas Show Andy Kim's 15th annual Xmas show is Dec. 4 — photo credit: Brandy Gale.Andy Kim is once again hosting his favorite musical friends in December to perform as part of his Andy Kim Christmas Show to support Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)’s Gifts of Light,…
Fortnite Video Game Features "Remembrance Island" For Remembrance Day
Fortnite Video Game Features "Remembrance Island" For Remembrance Day Fortnite's Remembrance Island — photo providedUsers of the popular cartoon combat video game Fortnite can visit Remembrance Island, a virtual memorial created to honour Remembrance Day and support the Royal Canadian Legion. The island was launched ahead of Remembrance Day on…
Create A Digital Remembrance Day Poppy
Create A Digital Remembrance Day Poppy Margaret Atwood's digital poppy — Screencapture taken from Mypoppy.caThe Remembrance Day poppy has gone digital. The poppy is best known as the bright red flower symbol worn up to and on November 11 to honour those who've fallen in the military service of their country. A new initiative from the Royal Canadian…
Loreena McKennitt to Focus on Two Vital Fronts: Battling the Negative Impacts of Technology and Climate Change
Loreena McKennitt to Focus on Two Vital Fronts: Battling the Negative Impacts of Technology and Climate Change Loreen McKennitt — photo credit: Richard HaughtonCanadian Celtic-folk singer-songwriter and harp player Loreena McKennitt, whose albums have sold more than 14 million copies worldwide, is focusing on battling the harmful effects of technology…
Dalai Lama Contributes to Four Songs on Charity Album to Provide Musical Instruments for Kids
Dalai Lama Contributes to Four Songs on Charity Album to Provide Musical Instruments for Kids Himalayan Sessions album cover — image providedA new age recording including contributions from the Dalai Lama is being used to get underprivileged kids in developing countries musical instruments and spread the awareness about the concept of "aloha." The…
Gronkowski Family Ice Shaker Bottles Being Sold To Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Gronkowski Family Ice Shaker Bottles Being Sold To Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month Ice Shaker's Hope bottle — image via Ice Shaker websiteThe Gronkowski football family wants your next post-workout protein shake to support the fight against breast cancer. Led by former National Football League player Chris Gronkowski, his Super Bowl-winning brother…
WE Day Alberta To Feature Brett Kissel, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, More In Edmonton Oct. 22
WE Day Alberta To Feature Brett Kissel, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, More In Edmonton Oct. 22 Brett Kissel — photo providedWE Day is coming to Edmonton, Alberta on Oct. 22 and bringing with it high-profile names like country musician Brett Kissel, retired athlete and actor Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and television personality Tyrone Edwards. The event, which takes…
Renée Zellweger Has Personal Reason for Supporting ALS Association
Renée Zellweger Has Personal Reason for Supporting ALS Association Renée Zellweger at 2018's ALS Walk — photo credit: screenshot from promo videoActor Renée Zellweger, who of course makes a living using her voice to portray characters — most recently in the brand new biopic, Judy, about the late showbiz star Judy Garland — has been involved with the ALS…
Oak Ridge Boys Team With AARP, Department Of Justice To Combat Elder Fraud
Oak Ridge Boys Team With AARP, Department Of Justice To Combat Elder Fraud Oak Ridge Boys — photo providedCountry music veterans the Oak Ridge Boys are lending their harmonic voices to fighting elder fraud abuse. The band, which has been active since 1947, has teamed up with the American Department of Justice and AARP, formerly the American Association…
Michael Stipe's New Single To Support Extinction Rebellion
Michael Stipe's New Single To Support Extinction Rebellion Michael Stipe — photo providedFormer R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe has released his first-ever solo single "Your Capricious Soul." Proceeds from the song are going towards emerging environmental movement, Extinction Rebellion. “I took a long break from music, and I wanted to jump back in…
Slaight Family Foundation Announce $15 Million Towards Multipronged Seniors Initiative
Slaight Family Foundation Announce $15 Million Towards Multipronged Seniors Initiative Allan Slaight — photo by Christina Gapic The Slaight Family Foundation will be donating $15 million towards 13 Toronto-area hospitals and four national health organizations as part of its ongoing Slaight Family Foundation Seniors Initiative to support aging populations…
Billie Eilish And Woody Harrelson Team Up For Climate Emergency Video
Billie Eilish And Woody Harrelson Team Up For Climate Emergency Video Woody Harrelson and Billie Eilish — screencap via Billie Eilish YouTube channelRising pop star Billie Eilish and veteran actor Woody Harrelson have teamed up to create a climate emergency video encouraging people to support environmental organization Greenpeace and the youth climate…
Photo Gallery: A Tiny Sample of the Creative Signs at Toronto Climate Strike
Photo Gallery: A Tiny Sample of the Creative Signs at Toronto Climate Strike Close to 170 event took place in Canada today (Sept. 27) as part of the massive Global Climate Strike movement, according to environmentalist organizer website Fridays For Future Canada (FFFC), which puts the figure for the world at 6,253 events in 3,150 towns and cities. Samaritanmag attended the strike in Toronto.…